Women's History Month

Women’s History Month is a time to honor the incredible contributions women have made throughout history and continue to make in our world today. It is an opportunity for our students to learn about inspiring leaders, artists, scientists, and everyday changemakers who have shaped our communities and our country. By highlighting diverse female voices and stories, we help students see strong role models, build respect for others, and understand the importance of equality. Celebrating Women’s History Month encourages our students to dream big, believe in their potential, and recognize that everyone has the power to make a difference.

To recognize Women’s History Month in the classroom, classes are incorporating meaningful learning opportunities into our daily routine and current curriculum.

During morning meetings, some classes read biographies of influential women. During biography research units, some student groups are doing deeper studies on leaders such as Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Rachel Carson, and Jane Goodall.

In addition, read-alouds highlight other inspiring figures like Celia Cruz, Frida Kahlo, Katherine Johnson, Mae Jemison and many others. These strategies allow students to explore the achievements and impact of important women while strengthening their research and literacy skills.

Our library and classrooms spaces have representations of important women. The librarian has created a space where students can learn more and gather resources about women figures who have made an impact on our world.

1. The nation’s first Women’s History Day celebration was in NYC in 1909.

2. In 1869, the Wyoming Territory was the first place to give women the right to vote.

3. Despite that major milestone, all American women couldn’t vote until nearly a century later in 1965 when President Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act.

4. The first female governor in the US was Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming. She took the job after her husband’s death in 1924, and she holds the honor by a slim margin. Miriam Ferguson was inaugurated governor of Texas just 16 days later!

5. Women couldn’t get their own credit cards until 1974 when the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), more formally known as Title VII of the Consumer Credit Protection Act, was finally passed by Congress.

As of early 2025, Taylor Swift has written or co-written over 250 songs, with at least 124 of those written entirely on her own. She has also heavily produced her own work, particularly from 2020 onwards, acting as a producer on all her recent albums and the Taylor's Version re-recordings. Taylor Swift has empowered women and young females by promoting financial independence, fighting for artists' rights through re-recording her catalog, and using her platform to advocate for positive change in the world. She has fostered a supportive community, challenging industry stereotypes while donating to various causes and individuals. Elementary students will focus on learning music by female artists